ENGLISH RESERVES CULLED CUT.
READY FOR WAR.
Tkt Bocn Now Palrot the Border and No
British Uniform Will be Allowed
lo Pass.
. The electric flash that announced
the mobilization of thp army renew
and the summoning of purllnrnpnt set
every wheel of the government mach
inery III motion. An hour nfter the
Gazette appeared executive orders were
being dispatched fnmi the war office
tn overv section of the kingdom, ami
the Ifl.imo bulletins which appeared
posted throughout Hie roiintry are until
to have been lilentlriil with the proela
tnntliin prepnreil fur iio hail the
Fsjihodn Incident required such a step.
At the same time l.nrtl Salisbury and
Mr. Ilalfcinr were is'iilng the necessary
ordera fur the reassembling nt purlln
ment and the admiralty was concen
trating Its transports, ill of which are
nmv secured ut Ijlverpnnl alone. So
pomplcto were the preparations that
jri.omi reserves have already Individual
ly reeelved coupon tlckcta. Which coll
tnln Instructions where each man shall
repoit for railway transportation. to the
plni'e designated and a money order fur
3 shillings for provisions en route.
The most Important news from Hotith
Africa comes from Mnfcklng. where
twice the llrlllsh camp of il.ooo wan
aroused, the men stood to their arms,
guns were limbered and patrols were
dispatched In the direction of the bor
der. No hostilities have Occurred as
yet, but the enemy has moved practi
cally to the border, etivhl miles from
Mafcklng. In force estimated at least
6,oeo, comprising five companies.
The garrisoning and fortifying of the
town are practically completed. The
streets are barricaded and a perfect
system nf mines has been laid. Two
armored trains have arrived nt Mafe
klng, consisting of three bullet-proof
cars, the (list of which carried a search
light, while the sides of thp other ears
are loopholed. Kach train Is complete
In Itself and carries Its own provisions
Experiments with lyddite In the mines
prove that It is an extremely powerrui
explosive.
Colonel Hobert Stephenson Smyth
Barflcn-Powcll. commanding the Fifth
Dragoon Ouarda, has Issued a notice
that the liners who are massed on the
Natal and Kechuannland frontiers have
orders not to fire until the British begin
and that the town Is well prepared for
eventualities; but as the Boers may
shell the place, every endeavor should
be made to safeguard the women and
Children.
A dispatch from Klmberly to the
"Cape Argus" snys that 3,0oo Boers are
encamped midway between Hoshof
and Klmberly. They are well armed
and great religious fervcr Is shown In
the camp. The liners are chafing under
the delay. They patrol the border
nightly and have been ordered not to
permit a, Hrltlsh uniform to approach
the frontier.
A special order was gazetted Monday
announcing what Hrltlsh residents
would be allowed to remain In the
Transvaal and under what conditions.
In his speech dismissing the Trans
vaal raad 1'rcsldcnt Kruger said:
"Everything points to war, because
a spirit of falsehood has overtaken
other countries, and because the people
of the Transvaal wish to govern them
selves. Although thousands may come
to attack us, we have nothing to fear;
for the Lord Is the final arbiter, and
He will decide.
"Tlullets came by thousands at the
time of the Jameson raid, but the
burghers were untouched. Over 100
Were killed on the other side, showing
that the Lord directed our bullets. The
Lord rules the world. The adjourn
ment of the raad was necessitated by
the fact that all the legislators have
commands on the border."
James Colquhoun, former city treas
urer of Glasgow, pleaded guilty to em
besillng funds of the city and of es
tates committed to his charge In am
ounts aggregating nearly SSOO.000, and
was sentenced to live years' penal serv
itude. OVATION FOR SCHLEY.
II Wat Necessary lo Protect Him From
Tumultuous Crowd.
One of the most remarkable features
of the eventful day at Washington last
Tuesday duping the sword presentation
exercises was the ovation to Hear Ad
miral Schley on the return of the party
from the capltol to the White House.
His carriage was several numbers be
hind that of the president and Admiral
Dewey and received an ovation that
could be scarcely ranked below that
accorded to the admiral himself.
The tumult grew as the carriage pro
ceeded down the avenue and the crowd
surged around It till the horses were
brought to a font pace. Finally a com
pany of the High School cadets came to
the rescue and formed about the car
riage In a hollow square. Thus pro
tected and flanked by a force of police
the carriage reached the White House
with a long gap between It and the
next official guests.
THE VENEZUELAN AWARD.
Counsel Nol Satisfied Although - Largo
Award Is Obtained.
The award gives Ft. Barlma, with a
trip of land CO miles long, to Venezuela
which thereby obtains entire control of
the river Orinoco. Three thousand
square miles In the interior are also
awarded to Venezuela. Thus, by a de
cision In which the British arbitrators
concurred, the position taken by Oreal
Britain in 1695 Is shown to be unfound
ed. Counsel for Venezuela said that so
long as arbitration was conducted on
such principles It could not be regarded
as a success, at least by those who be
lieve that arbitration should result in
the admission of legal rights, and not
in compromises, really diplomatic In
character. Venezuela had gained much,
but was entitled to much more.
Negroes Appeal lo the President
'A committee of negroes representing
the National Afro-American council
called on the President Tuesday and
presented an address condemning mob
violence against the negro race, asking
for the appointment of a commission to
Inquire into the Industrial condition of
the race and request.rg that a negro be
appointed on the board of commission
ers to the Paris exposition, and that
the race be given full recognition In
the clerical force of the census for rep
resentation on the board of supervisors
and among tne special agents.
Judges Support Boycott.
The judges of the Jackson county
oourt, sitting In Kansas City, have re
cognized the boycott Inaugurated by
the business men of Kansas City
against tne uurungton railroad.
The Judges Instructed the sheriff
that so long as the boycott is In fores
lie must not travel over that road In
taking Insane people to the s ate ayl
um at St. Joseph. The fight on the
Burlington, which wts begun Saturday
last, as a result of the Omaha di
fferential, Is being pushed by local mer
chant. '
TERSE TELEGRAMS.
A Kntt Underwear Trust la In process
of formation.
Rnglnnd has purchased 1,200 mules
at Kansas City.
The cruiser Olympla hart left New
York for lloston.
On October 19, Thanksgiving day will
be observed In Canada,
Fx-Postmnster-Oencral Wilson Is re
ported In falling health,
Walter Wellman, the Arctic ex
plorer, reached New Yolk Monday,
The Canadian government has com
pleted a telegraph line to Dawson City.
The tempernture In Ban Francisco
Inst Sunday was 114 degrees tn the
shade.
John Ford of le Forest. O., was
killed on a railroad collision a few
days ago.
Helen (loutd has entered the. crusade
against Congressman-elect KnberlS,
the polygnuilst.
Joe Marlnl was found dead In New
York last Monday with a stiletto stick
ing in bis heart.
All American syndicate will soon be
gin (hilling for oil on the banks of the
ltcd sea In Kgypt.
William Jennings Hrynn has many
engagements ahead to speak at county
fairs at SliOO per speech.
Princeton hns Invited Admiral Dewey
to be the guest of honor on lulu
memoriitl'in day, October 21.
Agitators at Leavenworth, Kan., are
advising miners to carry arms In their
kits, and drive out the capitalists.
Dismembered portions of a woman's
body were found In New York a few
days ngn. The police have no clue.
' A religious sect "The Relievers,"' In
convention nt Ht. Louis last week pre
dicted the millennium to begin In 1'iM.
' John Miller of Chicago made a prac
tice of cutting off the tails of horses
and selling them. Ho was arrested and
lined $".ik.
The Wheeler and Duscnbury Lumber
Company's yards at Kndcavor, Pa.,
were destroyed by fire Inst Wednesday.
Loss, jr.oo.oofl.
At Montgomery, Mo., Fraud Walker
and his bride were murdered by Chas.
Itankln. a disappointed lover, who then
killed himself.
Physicians have rpeommended n long
term of unlet for Wlllln.ni J. Hryan,
who Is suffering from throat trouble
and a severe cold.
Fred. Harvey, nged 32, the champion
pool player of New Kngland, died at
Waterburg, Conn., Wednesday morn
ing of consumption.
Representation from Pnaln and
Manila, attended the International
Commerce congress held at Philadel
phia during the week.
Oovernor Roosevelt, at the personal
request of President McKlnley, will
speak at Cincinnati iictober 21, and In
Maryland October 24-25.
Tr. Clifton O. Smith, of Akron, while
suffering used chloroform to ease his
pain. He was found dead with the bot
tle held close to bis nose.
John Lliiglc. a switchman nt ntts-
burg was run down by an engine a few
days ago Just as his wife was bringing
mm niH dinner. She saw him die.
For want nf wind tho International
yacht race between tho British boat
Shnmrook and the American boat, Co
lumbia was declared off last Thursday.
The assessors' figures of the acreage
property of Hetty llreen, the richest
woman In America have been raised
$:t!i,noo by the Chicago board of re
view. Prof. Herman Kdwnrd von Hoist of
the department of history In the Uni
versity of Chicago has resigned and
retired tn a sanitarium to, recruit his
falling health.
A bad freight wreck occurred on the
Central New England railroad near
Norfolk, Conn,, Tuesday. Seventeen
ears piled up and were smashed,
blocking all traffic.
Hear Admiral Wlnfleld Schley was
Installed as commander of the New
York commandery of the mllltnry or
der of the Loyal Legion Wednesday
night at Dclmonlco's.
Tho death of ex-United States Sena
tor James Harlan occurred at his home
In Mt. Pleasant, lo Thursday morning
ne was secretary nf the Interior in
Lincoln's second cabinet.
Joseph WlJIngaard. chief of the na
tional department of railways of Brus
sels went suddenly Insane at Pittsburg
last Wednesday, His government has
been communicated with.
John C. Hayes, of Chicago, has re
turned home with $75,000 In ensh and
deeds to property worth 1:100,000. His
wealth is the result of $:00 Invested two
years ago In Uin Klondike.
Several Justices of the New York
supreme court testified before the
Mazet committee Monday that they
paid political contributions to Tam
many, and saw nothing wrong in the
practice.
Miss Helen Gould will pull the tan
yard at Three Oaks, Mich., the latter
part of this month, which will reveal
the cannon presented to the village by
Admiral Dewey. The admiral will be
there, also.
A syndicate of murderers has been
unearthed in Uruguay. The members
had been Insuring poor people and mur
dered them in order to collect on their
lives.
The Carnegie company of Homestead,
Pa., will expend S8,ou0,000 In improve
lug its already enormous plant. Two
blast furnaces of a dally capacity of
700 tons each will be constructed. Work
will begin at once.
Otto Grants, owner of the great gold
mine southwest of Deadwood, S. D.,
shipped a carload of ore to Denver
Thursday which will give a return of
about $85,000, the richest carload ever
shipped from the Black Hills,
Years ago Andrew Carnegie had the
use of a library belonging to Col, J. B.
Anderson. As an acknowledgment of
the privilege the Iron king will build a
(urge library at Emporia, Kan., the
home of Cut. Anderson's widow.
Acting In accordance with a resolu
tion passed by the legislature of In
diana, the chief executive has returned
to Gov. Bayers nf Texas representing
the survlvms of Terry's Texas Rangers
the battleflag which was captured from
the rangers by an Indiana regiment
during the war between the states.
Louis Westerman of Toledo, O., light
ed his own funeral pyre at the county
infirmary Wednesday morning by
starting a blase in a haystack with his
pipe. As soon as the flames spread he
jumped In and was burned to death.
A $500 loss to a barn and Implements
was caused before the (lames could be
extinguished.
A stranger, middle aged, while stand
ing on the street corner at Elwood,
ind. weanesaay morning aroppea aeaa
of heart disease. From letters on his
person it developes that his name Is
C. F. Alger ana nis nome Aurora, in
Three dead bodies were found by the
police In a flat at Chicago -Wednesday
night, ana wnetner ueatn was tne re
suit of suicide, murder or accident Is
not known, . The dead are Mrs. Kate
Jungles. John Jungles, and John Feldt.
36 years, a switchman who boarded
with Mrs. Jungles. Asphyxiation by
gas was doubtless tho direct cause of
death, as the gas stove was turned on
full. Thara la no indication of suicide,
E OPENED TO THE BUHL
A DIFFICULT TASK.
CapL Aberorombla Has Completed Ninety
Miles ol the Mall Trail Work Given
All 8tranded Miners.
While his fellow-officers have been
winning glory In Cuba and the Philip
pines, Captain Abercromble, IT. S. A.,
has been quietly doing a work In far
off Alaska that entitles blin lo scarce
ly less fame and consideration. It
comprises the opening of a short,
practicable, nil-American mall route
from tidewater nt Valdes, near the
mouth of the Copper river, to the Am
ciieon mining camps on the great
Yukon, When Captain Abercromble
began, two yenrs ago, the region to
be traversed was scarcely more known
than Thibet or the Interior of Africa,
lie anil bin men have persistently
kept nt the work until the hardest
part of the new mall route hns been
built !0 miles over the mountains
and the road laid out for the remain
der of the dlstnnce.
II. C. Allis, of San Francisco, who
returned this week from Eagle City
over the Abercromble trail, saw Cap
tain Abercromble Just before leaving
Alaska. Mr. Allis says:
"Captain Abercromble has accom
plished a great piece of work. The
mall trail Is oil 0 leted for 90 miles
from Valdes, In the direction of Cop
per Center. It la finished over the
most illlllcult divides, and the rest of
the route to Eagle city, on the Yukon,
Is a matter that Captnln Abercromblo
has solved the trnll problem on the
American side. When you consider
the facilities nt hand' and the labor
at his command, ho has undoubtedly
accomplished more than was ever ex
pected. "He hns a route absolutely free
from glaciers. For fully 50 miles It
can be traveled by wagon, and his
Idea Is to widen It all the way
through. This will require a consid
erable amount of Masting, but will
probably be eventually done. The trail
In practically ready for use at any
time, although mall deliveries over It
will not be made for some time. I
pump out from Eagle City over the
trail and know that the question of a
quick route from deep water on the
Yukon has been solved.
"On the work Captain Abercromble
has given employment to pvery hnrd
up miner who hns come along. The
average time of working for these men
has been 85 days, after which they
have been furnished with transporta
tion and given $5. Many of these
stranded fellows came down on thfe
steamer with me."
Iiawson tinners are discussing the
probable high prices of some food ar
ticles this winter. While food will nt
be as high as last year, Dawson will
get pinched In some things.
SHOT A RAILROAD OFFICIAL
An Ex-LleuL Governor ol Idaho Commits
Murder.
J. Mills, ex-lleutenant In the volun
teer njiglneer service nnd ex-lleutenant
governor of Idaho, Tuesday afternoon
shot and instnntly killed Chief Engi
neer O Melveney of the Oregon Short
line In the hitter's olllco In Suit Lake
City.
o'Mclveney was In his office when
Mills entered. The latter had mnde
application recently for work In O'Mcl
veney's department, but had not been
accepted, for which ho blamed O'Mcl
veney. He fired three bullets Into his
victim, then dropped the revolver nnd
quietly walked to General Traffic Man
ager Eccles' office, and In the most non
chalant manner snld:
'Mr. Eccles, I have shot Mr. O Mel
veney. I told him this morning I would
do so, and have kept my word."
Police officer Lincoln appeared on the
scene about this time and asked: "Are
you the mnn who did the shooting?"
Mills said he was, and was then ar
rested. O'Mclveney was shot while
writing at tho desk, and the Ink had
scarcely dried on the paper before he
was dead.
NOW OFFERS TO BUY.
Venezuela Decision Deprives England ol Rich
Mineral Lands.
George E. Fitzgerald, nf El Paso,
Tex., has reeelved an offer from an
English syndicate of 150.000 pounds
sterling for a vast tract of land owned
by him and two brothers, within tho
present boundary limits of Venezuela.
They Inherited the land from their
father, who obtained It by purchase
from Venezuela 17 years ago. The land
Is In the territory claimed by Great
Britain, and was found to be rich In
minerals.
Englishmen were operating gold and
Iron mines on the land when by the re
cent decision of the boundary commis
sion It again became Venezuelan terri
tory and the title reverted to Fitzgerald
and his two brothers, who served In the
Philippines as ofllcers of the Thirteenth
Regiment.
SPAIN MUST ASSIST...
By Treaty Portugal Is Obliged to' Mobilize
Force Against the Boers.
"El Liberal" of Madrid, declared that
8paln cannot remain Indifferent to the
events transpiring in the Transvaal, In
view of the existence of the Anglo-
Portuguese treaty, by the terms of
which, in the event of Great Britain be
coming engaged In a war with another
power, Portugal Is obliged to mobilize
100,000 men and allow Urcat Britain to
Use her forts and arsenals.
"El Liberal" follows up this assertion
with the statement that a secret con
vention also provides that Portugal
will cede Oreat Britain Lourenzo Mar-
quez, on the north side of Delago
bay, and Mozambique, on the east
coast of Africa, and calls on the gov
ernment to take discreet measures in
the Interest of Spain.
Immense Corn Crop.
"This year's corn crop will be one of
the largest In our history," said Becre,
tary of Agriculture James Wilson a few
days ago. "The total yield, It la esti
mated, will be between J, 300,000.000 and
2,500,000,000 bushels. The high prices
offered for meats will incline the farm
ers tn use their crop for feeding nurcoe
ea. The British In the TranBvaal war
will want our canned meats. All this
talk about embalmed beef will not
change this order of feeding troops,"
Strikers May March lo Paris.
The project of the striking miners at
Le Creusot, France, to march In a
body to Paris unless their demands are
conceded, which collapsed some days
ago, has been revived and a committee
is considering commissariat arrange
ments for the first day's tramp.
The oommlttee advises children to
Join In the march, which la timed to
egln on Friday, unless the dispute Is
settled meanwhile. A representative
of the government Is endeavoring to
mediate between the strikers and their
employer, M. Schneider, and it Is hoped
that a settlement will soon be reached.
LAURIER IN CHICAGO.
Tht Premier Speaks of the Closo Relations
Between the United States and Canada.
When Blr Wilfrid Laurler, premier
of the Dominion of Canada, stopped to
kiss two little girls who were present
ing him a bunch of red roses on the
stage nf Studebaker hall Chicago, he
won hla way at once to the hearts of
more than 2,000 persons who were
gathered there tn bid himself and
party welcome In the name of the
French Canndians of Chicago. The
whole audience arnso in a body and
cheered approval of the graceful act
of the chief guest.
At the same time two other girls
were received In the same welcome
mnnner whn they presented Lady
Lnurler with Dowers In the box at the
side of the stage. Immediately after
this, when Sir Wilfrid had an opport
unity to spcok, he showed his thorough
appreciation nf the warm welcome
tendered him by the French Canad
ians. He thanked them for their re
ception of himself and tho other of
ficials from Canada,
In a brief address ho dcelnrefl thnt
It touched his heart to witness so true
an appreciation nf tils political policy,
w hich he declared to be "equity to all."
He snld his gospel Is "conciliation."
He also referred to the close relations
existing between the United States
nnd Cannda. He sifld that Irt past
years mnny young men had gone from
the dominion Into the stntes because
of the greater resources In the latter
country, but now, owing to revived
prosperity, he said, emigration from
Canada Is ceasing. He closed his ad
dress by again thnnklng the audlcnco
for their welcome.
MILLIONS WON AND LOST.
Evidence Shows That Doctored Cards Were
Used by Berlin Gamblors.
The long-deferred trial of the persons
charged with gambling at the club of
Der Her'mlesen began In Berlin Wed
nesday and has already developed a
great sensation. A number of the Im
portant witnesses, belonging to the
highest circles, are reported to have
fled the country or to be otherwise be
yond the reach of the process of the
court. Those present, however, sufficed
to demonstrate an abominable state of
affairs In the club management.
It Is said that 7,500.000 marks have
been lost within the short period of the
club's existence. Two of the defend
ants, Herr Bruno von Keyser, a gov
ernment official, and Herr Paul von
Schachtmeyer, In the course of a single
evening won 100.000 marks each. Herr
von Krnecher won 75.000 marks. Count
Egloffsteln, Count Stnch nnd Count
Dohna lost from 50,000 to 120,000 marks
each.
The evidence showed the unmistak
able use of doctored cards on several
occasions. Herr von Kuseeron, the
bank holder, han fled to the United
States.
Emperor William has given Instruc
tions that the trial Is to bo carried
through to the end without fear or
favor, although Count von Knenlgs-
marck and Herren von Honln and von
Prlttultz, members of the club, are in
his entourage.
PRAISE FOR NEGROES.
President Addresses lha Colored Race at
Chicago.
Sunday was not a dny of rest for
President McKlnley, who wits visiting
t Chicago. During the afternoon nnd
evening he attended three religious
services, two in the Auditorium and
one In Qulnn chapel, at which he
spoke a rew words or greeting to mo
enthusiastic negro congregation. At
the exercises for children In the Audi
torium during the afternoon the Presi
dent vigorously applauded a mention
of Admiral Dewey, mane uurnig
Father M. J. Dorney's speech.
The dimly lighted little Qulnn
chapel with Its humble appointments.
was in strange contrast to tne magni
ficence of the scene of the services
earlier In the day. The 1'rcsldcnt said
here :
"Your race has demonstrated Its
nartintlsm by Its sacrifices Its love
of tho flag by dying for It. That Is
the greatest test of fidelity ana uiyai
tv. The Nation has appreciated the
valor and patriotism of the black men
of the United States. 'iney not oniy
fought In Cuba, but in the Philippines,
and they are carrying the flag as tho
symbol of liberty and of hope to an
oppressed people."
Bryan Moots the President
Col. William Jennings Bryan sat
directly behind President McKlnley
last Friday afternoon at i:anion, in.,
while the president delivered a brief
address to tho citizens of that town.
A street fair was In progress at Can
ton, and Col. Bryan had been secured
to deliver a two-hours' speech. The
Ncbraskan was among tho first to
greet President McKlnley as he left
the train and ascended the platform.
When the president concluded his ad
dress he turned and heartily grasped
Col. Bryan's outstretched hand.
"Good bye, Mr. President," said Col.
nryan, and the president responded
with a word or rareweu.
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
President McKlnley will positively
not Interfere in the Transvaal.
The transuort Prairie will carry the
United States government exhibits to
Paris.
Admiral Dewey has promised to ac
cept Chicago's invitation at some date
to be fixed.
Admiral Dewey was detached from
the Olympla last Thursday and hauled
down his flag.
ThA Alaskan boundary dispute be
tween Great Britain and the United
States has neen resumeu.
Recruiting returns show that 14,
515 men ' have been secured for the
volunteer regiments last called out.
The Duke de Arcos, Spain's repre,
entatlve to the. United States, de
clares Admiral Dewey to be a brave
and noble man.
John Sherman says that admiral
fiewev could be elected to the presi
dency and that party lines would be
disregarded Dy tne people.
The hospital ship Solace arrived at
San Francisco frojn Manila with 100
discharged sailors from the Asiatic
sauadron. Boatswain's Mate Daniel
Duffy died on the voyage.
Lieut. Brumby, of theOlympla. Is a
native of Atlanta, Ga. Admiral Dewey
will visit that city In a few weeks and
present to the lieutenant a sword,
which is the gift of Atlanta's citizens.
More than 400 prominent Americans
have signed a petition urging Presi
dent McKlnley to offer the friendly
services of the United States In medl
ailon between Great Britain and the
Transvaal.
An unimpeachable authority says
that Admiral Dewey recently stated
that If he could be the statesman
Drover Cleveland was he would glad
ly serve the country as Its chief ex
ecutlve.
Admiral Dewey has chosen as his of
ficial secretary J. W. Crawford, an
emolove In the office of the Judge aa
vocate general of the navy. He will
hold the rank of lieutenant In the
navy.
HD OUT Of IB 1U.
FILIPINOS ROUTED.
Americans Shell and Burn Iho Town ol
Noveleli Three Offljers and Nino
Privates Wounded.
General Schwan's column, In the
Philippines, consislng of the Thirteenth
Infantry, a battalion' of the Fourt
eenth, two troops of envnlrv. Captain
Rellly'a battery of the Fifth artillery,
and Ixiwe's scouts, advanced from
liacoor Monday morning and occupied
Cavlte Vlejo and Nnveletn.
The America n loss was three officers
and nine privates wounded, one of the
olllcers being mortally hurt. The loss
of tho enemy is unknown, but tho
bodies of three Filipinos were seen.
There were two sharp lights near
Nnveletn. Lowe's scouts first en
countered the enemy near Cavlte Vlejo
anu soon put them to flight, continu
ing their advance.
Captain Safrord's battalion of the
Thirteenth regiment, with two com
panies of the Fourteenth nnd a num
ber of Tagalo scouts. Captain Mc'trnth
commanding th troops of the Fourth
cavalry ami Captain llellly's battery,
came upon the enemy In a strongly In
trnnchid position on the road between
Cavlte Vlejo and Novelets. A fight
lasting half an hour followed, result
ing In the enemy being driven back.
The American forces sustained con
siderable losses In this engagement,
the men being shot from trenches nnd
shacks along the road.
The column then pressed on to No
veleta, which they found deserted.
The marines nnd naval forces co
operated with the troops. The gun
boats Wheeling, Petrel and Cnllao lay
off the shore near Noveleta and threw
shells Into thnt town nnd Snnta Cruz
for an hour, prcpnrlng the way for
the marines to land. Two battalions,
consisting of 4r,0 marines under Col
onel Elliott, advanced along the penin
sula from Cavlte to Noveleta. The
only way was by a narrow road
through swamps.
A mile beyond the marines' out
posts the column was suddenly re
ceived with a volley from trenches
across the road. A flank movement
was executed and the Insurgents were
driven from the trenches, the marines
wading through rice fluids in turning
the flank of the enemy, who retreated
to strong sand forts across the creek
dividing the peninsula, destroying the
bridge across the stream.
The marines waded through more
rice fields, forded the river In water to
their shoulders and carried the forts,
meeting with feeble resistance, the
first encounter having disheartened
the enemy. Squads were sent to No
veleta, and burned the town nnd the
huts all along the road from which
the enemy commenced the firing.
There a Junction was formed with
the scouts, who hnd been sweeping the
swamps and thickets. Thence the ma
rines returned to Cavlte thoroughly
exhausted. Lieutenant Wynne, with
three-pounder, did good execution
during the advance.
Captain Cnwles' battalion of the
Fourth Infantry, while reconnolterlng
recently found a body of several hun
dred insurgents near San Nicholas.
After a brisk fight, Insting three
quarters of an hour, the ejiemy was
driven off. In this engagement the
American casualties were four men
slightly wounded. Six of the enemy
were killed, but the number of wound
ed Is not known. The bad condition
of the roads made the progress of the
artillery slow.
General Law ton has organized a
general movement to clear the country,
between Imus and ISacnor, taking per.
sonal command. General Lawton's
force consists of all the troops from
Hacoor and Zanote. five companies of
the Fourteenth regiment, Colonel Rag
gett commanding; Megrath's troop of
the Fourth cavalry, Rellly s battery of
two guns, and another battery of two
guns.
General Lawton Wednesday dispersed
tho Insurgents, driving them to the
westward. The purpose of the Filipino
was to cut the communication main
tained between Hacoor and Imus and
the east bank of the river. The insur
gents had trenches along the west
bank, commanding the open spaces. A
force of 1,500 -natives attacked Imus
and 600 proceeded against Hacoor with
detachments along the river.
Tuesday morn ng Colonel Daggett s
forco imread. along the road from Ha
coor toward Imus, and three companies
of the Fourth regiment, under Captain
Hollls, were thrown out from Imus, the
two commands forming a Junction. The
entire line crossed the river and drove
the Filipinos from their trenches to the
westward, throuirh rice fields ana
thickets. The marines, whose services
were tendered- hv Admiral Watson,
crossed the river near the bay, forming
part of the line nf advance.
Before the forward movement was
begun the American artillery shelled
the enemy's position. The only Ameri
can casualty was the woimdlng of a
lieutenant of artillery. Several wounaea
Filipinos were attended to by Surgeon
Major Penrose and members of the am
bulance corps. A number of prisoners
were taken. General Lawton while rid
ing up the road to Imus was the target
for many shots.
Gen. Fred Grant, wan two com
panies of the Fourth infantry, two
companies of the Fourteenth Infantry
and a band of scouts outcried to the
former regiment, advanced from Imus
Saturday morning, driving the Insur
gents from the entire west bank of
(he Imus river.
Three Americans were wounded.
It Is estimated that 10 of the Fili
pinos were killed.
Companies C and H. with the scout",
crossed the river at Big bend and ad
vanced westward In the direction of
the Bincayan road, the Insurgents
fl.rlng volleys but retiring. Twenty
Filipinos were discovered Intrenched
at the Blneayan church, about mday
between Bueoor and Cavlte Vlejo.
These were routed, six being killed.
Rlley"s battery of the Fifth artillery
made an effective sortie about a mile
south of Bacoor and shelled the west
bank of the river at close range. That
bank Is now held by the Amei leans.
Wilhelmlna In Germany.
Queen Wilhelmlna of the Netherlands
accompanied by the Queen Mother, ar
rived at Potsdam, Germany, a few days
ago. Their Majesties were cordially
reeelved at the station by Emperor
William, who kissed their cheeks and
presented them with bouquets of rosea.
The Imperial and royal party, gaily de
corated, drove to the palace and the
cheers of the populace and were re
ceived In the palace court yard by the
Empress.
Blind Man Identifies His Dead M if J.
A blind man made an Identification
at the morgue In New York Wednes
day night and the officials believed It
was the first time in the history of the
building that this has been done. Miss
Ellen Klmware was committed to the
workhouse two months ago by Magis
trate Crane for habitual Intoxication.
She died there of consumption and her
body was taken to the morgue. Her
husband, William, was notified and he
called. He passed his hands over tho
face and declared It was hla wife.
SWORD FOR DEWEY.
Preslder! Presents the Jewelled Weapon
(ho Admiral McKlnley Spaakt
Words ol Gratitude,
Tho magnificent sword awarded bf
net of congress to the nation's hero
was Tuesday bentowed upon Admiral
Dewey In the presence of tho president
the members of congress and Judlolary.
the highest officers of the army and
navy and a vast crowd of the plain
people.
The scene of the presentation was ap
propriately located under the shadow
of the dome of the great while capltol
of the nation a spot filled with
memories of other stately ceremonies.
The escort which marched In line
with the admiral was made up entirely
of soldiers and sailors.
There was nothing In the general ar
rangements end the Immense crowd
sweeping through the besutlful plaza
to Indicate thnt the occasion was any
thing less than a presldental Inaugura
tion. It was before this vast assemblage,
nmld a profound liu-h, that Admiral
George Dewey received from the hand
of Its chief executive the sword a nation
gave him. The focus of thousands of
eyes, the central figure nf a magnificent
tableau, he stood, with military erect
ness. at attention and listened to the
eloquent tributes pnld him by the presi
dent and naVnl chief, speaking for the
whole people. A sun as brilliant as that
which shone on thnt May day In a
distant ocean gleamed hack from tho
Jeweled sword as he received It. thous
ands of voices drowned the crash
color and the most picturesque and
ttri... ub rtncirrwmv I ha nation's ,
iol has ever seen ended.
In prsentlng the sword to the
IIOTHI X rcriiieiii ,,n:iiiiir Hjeirvrj b
lows:
In the harbor nf New York with
gallant crew and valiant ship.
demonstrations which everywhere have
greeted you reveal the public esteem
of your heroic action, and the fullness
of the love in which you are held by
your country.
'The voice of the nation is lined in
praise and gratitude for the disting
uished and memorable services you
have rendered the country, and all the
people give you affectionate welcome
home. In which I Join with all my
heart. Your victory exalted American
valor and extended American authority
There was no flaw In your victory;
there will be no faltering In maintain
ing it. (Great applause.) It gives me
extreme pleasure and great honor. In
behalf of all the neonle. to hand you
this sword, the gift of the nation, voted
by the congress of the United States."
The president handed the admiral the
sword with a deep bow. and there was
a roar of applause as Dewey received
It. The crowd was hushed as he
turned to reply.
Admiral Dewey said: "T thank you.
Mr. President, for this great hon
have conferred upon me. I tn the
congress for what It has done. L thank
the secretary of the navy for hli graci
ous words. I thank my country for
this beautiful gift, which shall be an
heirloom In my family forever, as an
evidence thnt republics are not un
grateful, nnd I thank you. Mr. Chair
man and gentlemen of the committee,
for the gracious, cordial and kindly
welcome which you have given me to
mv home."
The bnnd played "The Star-Spangled
Banner." and then Cardinal Gibbons
pronounced the benediction.
BIG FESTIVAL AT CHICAGO.
Thousands ol Incandescent Globes Light Iho
Court ol Honor.
With music, streams of light and pat
riotic enthusiasm Chicago's fall festiv
al was formally opened Wednesday
evening In the presence of a vast
throng. At 6 o'clock the cords blndrng
the banners lining both sides of the
court of honor were cut, and 25,000
yards of red and white bunting was re
leased. Ten minutes later the festoons
connecting the Venetian masts, de
corated with 11,000 Incandescent bulbs,
were glowing with light, and State
street, between Van Buren and Lake
streets, presented a brilliant picture.
President McKlnley arrived on Satur
day night, when the first parade, that
of the bicyclists was held. The corner
stone, w hich has been the cause of so
much trouble, was delivered Thursday
and will be cut by the end of the week.
Sh'p Yard Crippled.
The big strike threatened at Cramp'a
ship yeard Philadelphia, Is on. The
men. to the number of 700, left work
Tuesday morning. The men were pre
vented from coming out In a body ow
ing to a system In vogue at the yard
that each employe must present hla
time card before leaving the yard.
The men who left work were the
caulkers and boiler makers. They will
not return until their demand for nine
hours la granted. Aa the men left the
yard they were paid the wages due
them and. aa a member of the firm
eald, "Discharged."
His Parachute Failed to Operate.
Marza Townaend of Denorah, Io
about 20 years old, was Killed on thi
Carnival circus grounds at Des Molnesj
la., Wednesday evening while attempt!
Ing a parachute leap. He was n:
from a wooden cannon. While up l.OOi
feet In the air the parachute failed to'
open and he fell to the earth like a
stone and was picked up dead and
terrible mangled. A large crowd saw
the accident.
CABLE FLASHES.
Torrential rains are reported to have!
occurred in the Salerno district of Italy!
causing loss of life and property.
IjiJy Curzon's youngest slater, MlsJ
Daly Letter, of Chicago, is engaged t l
be married to Maj. Colin Camped of thJ
central India horse guard.
Munir Pnsha, the Turkish sultan'J
grand master of ceremonies is dead
He will be succeeded by Ibrahim Ra
elch Bey, the introducer of ambassa-i
dors.
Doull. France, held Its first bull fight
Sunday. The bull leaped the barrier
causing a panic, a dozen spectators ami
n Kvnimi nie were Pudly Injured, thd
latter being tossed and gored.
A sensation has been caused
Cape Town by the report that the Fren
State government hod commandeered!
800 tons of coal belonging to the Capd
government, wnicn was traversing thJ
Free State.
The Figaro, of Paris, prints an Inter-
view with Prtnce Hohenlohe In whlcfc
the German chancellor is quoted as)
saying that France acted wine y in th j
settlement of the Dreyfus affair and
that talk of Germany boycotting thJ
Parts exposition was a stupid Invent
tlon.
It Is authoratlvely announced in Lonf
don that there is no truth in reports 1
the betrothal of Prince George
Greeve and the Princess Victoria
Wales. The relationship existing bd
tween the prince and princess was dti
dared suftlclent refutation, the laws ol
the Greek church forbidding marrlaS'4
of Drat cousins.